Make-up this spring might be eclectic but it always looks fresh, fresh exciting. Whether you go for graphic liner, a bright red lip, bold colour or glowy skin. Are you ready for the new nude?

It was no surprise to see so many nude faces on the catwalk this season. The fashion world just loves nude. The “new” version is “done but without looking done”, says make-up artist Lloyd Simmonds. This season’s nude is very natural and transparant – freckles still show through – and has a healthy glow. “A glowy finish is so much more modern than a matte one,” says Crystal Die, beauty expert at Girlcrush Magazine and make-up artist. The days of excessive contours and highlights are over (hooray!), some cleverly placed highlights do the trick. Or you add some transparant gloss on your eyelids for a fresh vibe.

Nude does not mean no colour. Blush that mimics the natural flush on your cheeks after a good long walk brings your face to life and shapes it. Eyes and lips can also get a hint of colour, as long as it looks like it is coming from within your skin.

How to

“Blush is perfect to help you create a fresh, healthy look,” says Ines Borgonjon, senior make-up artist at m.a.c. “Choose a colour that is similar to the flush you see after a good walk. Cream blush is great if you want a glowy effect. Apply it on the apples of your cheeks for a cute and soft effect. Or blend the colour a bit more in the direction of your ears or blend it a bit more down the cheeks for a more casual look.”

“Cream blush looks very natural and can be used on your eyelids as well,” adds Crystal Die. “If you like a bit more colour, a powder blush comes in handy. Use a fan-like brush for a soft effect.”

You can also fake a healthy glow with highlighter. “Transparant, coral, pink, gold… anything goes,” says Borgonjon. “Massage cream or liquid highlighter like m.a.c’s Strobe Cream into cheekbones, the bridge of your nose and your eyelids. If you look into the mirror and you can immediately spot your highlights, you have used too much product. You should only see a soft shimmer when you move your face.”